Equinix faces DOJ summons over accounting controversy
According to Golding, there are entirely different scenarios. “Digital Realty has a different model, they sell capacity on triple net leases, if they have 30MW of power, they might sell…
DeepMind Scientist launches AI cloud platform following $80m funding
A former Research Scientist from Google's DeepMind deep learning team, Jared Quincy Davis, has launched Foundry Technologies, a cloud platform backed by $80 million in funding. Headquartered in Palo Alto,…
Sustainable data centres — can AI provide solutions to achieve decarbonisation goals?
By Sayuri MoodliarSayuri Moodliar is the Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at Open Access Data Centres. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a pivotal force in shaping the data…
MTN, Huawei partner to drive innovation in Africa’s digital ecosystem
MTN Group and Huawei have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a Joint Innovation Technology Lab, aiming to strengthen collaboration in technological advancement. The signing ceremony took place…
UK government announces £45m investment to AI, other projects
The UK government has allocated a £45 million funding package to accelerate the adoption of quantum technology across various sectors, including healthcare, energy, and transport. This initiative aligns with the…
China Telecom unveils Chinese-made supercomputer for AI Training in Wuhan
China Telecom has reportedly unveiled a supercomputer dedicated to AI training, utilizing entirely Chinese-made components and technology. The machine, located in Wuhan at the Central Intelligent Computing Center, is said…
2024: Meta plans $37bn for AI data centers, digital infrastructure, will deploy own chips
Social media giant Meta has announced an increased capital allocation of up to $37 billion for new digital infrastructure in the current year, marking a $2 billion boost from its…
Equinix partners Nvidia to launch fully managed cloud service for AI
In partnership with software company, Nvidia, Equinix has launched a fully managed cloud service for enterprises that want to own their AI computing systems. The partnership allows businesses to acquire…
Nvidia’s Israel-1 supercomputer completed ahead of schedule
Nvidia has completed the first phase of its Israel-1 AI supercomputer, one of the world’s fastest AI computers expected to deliver performance of up to eight exaflops of AI computing,…
OpenAI leadership shake-up: co-founder Brockman resigns amid CEO firing
OpenAI's co-founder and president, Greg Brockman, has resigned from the company after the sudden firing of CEO Sam Altman. The board terminated Altman, citing a lack of consistent candor in…